HeyRuaHow to say “continuity” in Irish
- Irish:
- leanúnachas
- English:
- continuity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-oo-nukh-us” /ˈl̠ʲan̪ˠuːn̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leanúnachais, an leanúnachais (e.g. easpa leanúnachais, lack of continuity)
What does “leanúnachas” mean?
- continuity
- The state of continuing without a break, or of being consistent and connected over time.Also: continuance, consistency, continuation.
“Leanúnachas” with the article
Here is leanúnachas after the article (an t-alt).
an leanúnachas
the continuity
No change after an
“Leanúnachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leanúnachas, the Irish word for continuity.
Tá leanúnachas tábhachtach i gcúrsaí oideachais.
Continuity is important in education.
Ní raibh aon leanúnachas sa scéal sin.
There was no continuity in that story.
Chuir an múinteoir nua isteach ar an leanúnachas.
The new teacher disrupted the continuity.
Bhí easpa leanúnachais ar an bplean ón tús.
The plan lacked continuity from the start.
Teastaíonn leanúnachas cúraim ó na hothair seo.
These patients need continuity of care.
Is é leanúnachas an traidisiúin is cás linn.
It is the continuity of the tradition that concerns us.
Cinntíonn an córas nua leanúnachas na seirbhíse.
The new system ensures continuity of the service.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Continuity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for continuity?
The Irish for continuity is leanúnachas (pronounced “LAN-oo-nukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leanúnachas in Irish?
Leanúnachas is said like “LAN-oo-nukh-us” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲan̪ˠuːn̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does leanúnachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for leanúnachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'leanúnachas' related to 'leanúint'?
'Leanúnachas' (continuity) is an abstract noun built on 'leanúnach' (continuous), which comes from the verbal noun 'leanúint' (following, continuing).
